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From his early days as part of the high school group, S.B.I. (Surrounded By Idiots), alongside a teenage Pharrell Williams, to helping craft some of Jodeci’s biggest hits, to discovering artists like Missy Elliott and Ginuwine — Timbaland has an ear and eye for talent like no other. It’s almost unparalleled.
So how can someone from the middle of nowhere, or outside of his immediate circle, or without a major label budget grab the attention of Timbaland? The aformentioned artists were all in close proximity to Timbo, so how does the common person on the otherside of the country hit his radar? Well, thanks to Lenovo and Microsoft both artists and fans have the power to make this once fantasy a reality.
Enter the Team Up With Timbaland Song Contest – a once in a lifetime opportunity to unleash the hidden superstar in all of us. The contest kicks off on August 18th and offers participants the chance to hit the studio to record and curate music with the super-producer Timbaland – all courtesy of Lenovo and Microsoft. And how is all of this possible, you ask? By simply uploading a YouTube video or Soundcloud link of their best original track to Lenovo.com/teamup
But the aspiring artists aren’t the only winners here — the voters are, too. That’s why we URGE and highly suggest all supporters and fans to go the extra mile for the artists they feel strongly about. Do so enough, and you just might win free Lenovo products or exclusive music gear (which they’re giving away weekly!) Or you might be lucky enough to win the massive grand prize: a trip for two to Los Angeles, with two 3-day VIP passes to one of the largest, most popular, California music festivals from April 10-12. Voting begins on August 27th, and runs through September 28th. The best part? You can vote as many times as you’d like. So get to voting now!
Timbaland and a hand-picked panel of judges will review the various submissions that have the most votes and then narrow it to, in their opinion, the best five (5). Artists will be scored on originality, creativity and potential star and commercial appeal. The five (5) finalists will be selected and announced on October 13th. Then each selected contestant will have a special two week musical challenge that will be created by Timbaland himself. The artist who completes the task to Timbaland’s liking and outshines the competition, will then win the ultimate prize: a once in a lifetime day-long recording session with Timbaland in Miami. A dream come true courtesy of Lenovo and Microsoft.
Me personally? I’m voting for Sick One, because not only is he a Chicago native/resident, but he uploaded quite the banger with “The Only One.” Show your support for the hometown candidate right here. http://teamup.lenovo.com/user/-JUeqgP3DoNSHnomJ6ii
Please vote, and please submit.
Important dates for voting/submitting:
Song Contest Entries: Aug 18th – Sept 28th, 2014
Voting Opens: Aug 27th – Sept 28th, 2014
Five (5) Finalists Announced: Oct 13th, 2014 Contest Winner Announced: Nov 6th, 2014
Sweepstakes Prize Entries: Aug 18th – Oct 22nd, 2014